Doula anyone?

So I'm hoping for a VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean section) this time around. My last birth was in 2003, which ended in c/s after 30hrs of labor, and not progressing past 7cm. My midwife is super supportive and the hospital I will deliver at has a very high VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean section) rate, over 82%. Hubby is supportive too, but other than him, I don't have anyone else I want in the delivery room. My mom passed away in 2015, and I feel this has the potential to really get me down when the time comes, and her absence will reallly really be felt.

Has anyone had a doula before? Did you find it beneficial? Has anyone had one, but birth ended in c/s? Was it still worth it? A lot of places offer two visits prior to the birth, did you feel that was enough time to feel comfortable birthing with them?

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I used to be a doula so I'm impartial but I think every woman could use a doula. The extra labor support always comes in handy. Doulas can minimize your risk of having a cesarean but obviously they are things that are beyond everyone's control. Two visits may not be enough for some people but that depends. A good doula will still make herself available to you beyond those two scheduled visits for additional questions and concerns. But yes, 1000% doulas are worth it.

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